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Alison: Plastic Surgeon Leading with French
As a reconstructive surgeon and business owner, Alison understands the power of language to help healthcare providers forge meaningful connections and trust with their patients. Learn more here.
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Alison: Plastic Surgeon Leading with French
As a reconstructive surgeon and business owner, Alison understands the power of language to help healthcare providers forge meaningful connections and trust with their patients. Learn more here.
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Maddox: Attorney at Law Leading with French
Hendrix College alumna Maddox reflects on the value of studying abroad, practicing conversational language skills, and how language and cultural learning have boosted her studies of the law, as well! Hear her advice.
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Questions for a Future Physician Learning Spanish
From tutoring and music to his study abroad in Salamanca, Spain, and internship at a GI office, Tate knows the value of using language skills outside of the traditional classroom! Read his story to learn more.
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews
Emilia: Celebrated Cheesemonger Leading with Italian
The first American to ever be named "Meilleure Fromagère du Monde" in the World Cheesemonger Olympics, Emilia shares how language and cultural skills are a benefit to all aspects of her career in the cheese sales & marketing industry.
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Ashley: IT Program Manager Leading with German
From managing complex projects across global teams to honing her negotiation skills, Ashley can attest that language skills are a major asset for those working in international business. Hear more about her experience working and living in Germany.
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5 Questions for a Recent Grad with a Passion for Public Policy
Recent UChicago graduate Vivi grew up bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. Hear some of the ways she has used her language skills on and off campus, in community roles, and during her study abroad experiences in Mexico and Spain!
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews
5 Questions for an AP French Student
New Jersey high school junior Keren's first language was Russian. She has since learned English, Spanish, French and some Italian via a variety of educational settings and tools—from dual-language immersion to social media! Hear her advice for fellow learners.
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews
5 Questions for a Student of Persian with a Future in Law
Vanderbilt University first-year Mahsa is taking a Persian class to reconnect with her first language. Learn more about her motivation to pursue language at college and ways she is engaging with fellow language learners on campus!
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- Student Voices,
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5 Questions for a Classics Student Earning her Degree in Italy
A first-year undergraduate at La Sapienza University of Rome, Emma is a learner of English, Italian, French, Spanish, Latin, and Ancient Greek! Hear about her experience growing up bilingual and her advice for fellow language students.
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- Student Voices,
- Testimonial Interviews